The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) will prove to employers you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role. It will signal your understanding of fundamental security best practices, policies and procedures, as well as your willingness and ability to learn more and grow on the job.
Through September 30, 2025, the test is comprised of 100 items and the testing time allowed is two hours. Beginning October 1, 2025, the CC is administered as a variable-length computer-adapted test comprised of 100-125 items and the testing time allowed is two hours. It is a computer-based test (CBT). Items in the exam are primarily four-option multiple choice items with one correct key. At the end of the exam administration, candidates receive a provisional pass or fail decision. Failing candidates receive feedback on their exam performance by domains for complete exams; however, candidates who pass the exam receive a provisional congratulatory letter describing their next step in acquiring the credential.
The test is comprised of 100 items and the testing time allowed is two hours. It is a computer-based test (CBT). Items in the exam are primarily four-option multiple choice items with one correct key. At the end of the exam administration, candidates receive a provisional pass or fail decision. Failing candidates receive feedback on their exam performance by domains for complete exams; however, candidates who pass the exam receive a provisional congratulatory letter describing their next step in acquiring the credential
The percentage (i.e., weight) of scored items by reporting domain:
• Domain 1. Security Principles (26%)
• Domain 2. Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), & Incident Response Concepts (10%)
• Domain 3. Access Controls Concepts (22%)
• Domain 4. Network Security (24%)
• Domain 5. Security Operations (18%)
